The Center for Career Education & Professional Development (CEPD) facilitates the academic internship program for the Nazarian College. CEPD works to guide students through career exploration and readiness while building strong and lasting partnerships with engaged community and industry organizations.
CEPD adheres to federal and state laws/guidelines regarding internship opportunities, as well as the NACE Position Statement on U.S. Internships.
Internship Definition:
An internship is a structured learning experience that combines classroom knowledge with hands-on work in a professional setting, helping students build skills, explore careers, and make industry connections. It should include clear learning goals, supervision by qualified professionals, and tasks that support student development rather than replace regular employees.
For more information on this, visit https://www.naceweb.org/internships
Interested in Enrolling?
Enrolling in the Internship Course (498) is a unique process; there are many steps and requirements.
Before you can add the internship course, there are things you need to do first.
This page covers everything you need to know about the process of enrolling into the 498 internship course.
Need help finding an internship? Attend a “How to Find an Internship Workshop.”
Basic steps to enroll:
| Step 1 | Attend Internship Orientation |
| Step 2 | Apply for internships 4-9 months before you plan to take 498 course |
| Step 3 | Accept internship offer |
| Step 4 | Report Internship Experience |
| Step 5 | Internship Experience goes through approval process |
| Step 6 | Permission number issued |
| Step 7 | Enroll into class & begin internship |
Please review videos below before attending an Orientation.
If you have questions, contact us at business.internships@csun.edu or (818) 677-4697.
